Lentils with Italian Sausage
1 lb Dry lentils Cold water 2 lb Fresh italian sausage, sweet Or hot About 3 cups homemade or Canned chicken broth 1/4 c Olive oil 1 sm Onion, finely chopped 1 Rib celery, finely c...
Ingredients
- 1lbdry lentils
- 1small onion, finely chopped
- 1rib celery, finely chopped
- 1carrot, finely chopped
- 2Clovegarlic, finely minced
- 8fresh sage leaves, chopped,
Directions
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1 lb Dry lentils Cold water 2 lb Fresh italian sausage, sweet Or hot About 3 cups homemade or Canned chicken broth 1/4 c Olive oil 1 sm Onio
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dried, rubbed sage Salt and pepper to taste 3 tb Tomato paste, diluted in a Little water Clean lentils well by soaking them briefly and chan
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Put them in a 2-1/2-quart saucepan, add cold water to cover, and bring to a boil
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Lower heat to simmer and cook until not quite done, about 45 minutes
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Meanwhile, pierce sausages in several places, and then put them in a small saucepan
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Add enough chicken broth to cover, and place over medium heat
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Bring to a gentle boil, and simmer for about 40 minutes
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From time to time, skim off and discard foam and fat that rise to the top
